Sunday, April 18, 2010

Phipps Conservatory and Yet another Birthday Celebration!

We had so much fun at Phipps Conservatory in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. It was the perfect place to go with the kids. They could run around the paths and enjoy all of the beautiful plants and flowers. We came here to celebrate Chloe's birthday with Papa and Grandma Kilian.

Grandma with Kayley and Caden. Notice Kayley with her worksheet to find all of the flowers. She was so in to it. She wanted to check off all of the flowers that she found! :)

Puddles! Caden especially liked the puddles. He kept on walking through them, then he would put his hands in them! He is all boy!

My wonderful husband Rex

Mom really? Another picture????

The kids loving all of the water!

Chloe getting a ride from Papa.

Mommy, look at the water!!!!!

They just LOVED Phipps! We need to go at least once a month!

My Beautiful Kayley.
Our big one year old! Happy Birthday Chloe Grace!

Sweetness

Okay Daddy, I'll stay here while you talk, but I would rather be running with Kayley and Caden.

The fish are so cool, we just wanted to touch them!

Chloe taking it all in.
I think this was Caden's favorite spot! He LOVED the trains. He kept on making train sounds. So so cute! I love having a little boy!

Kayley making a wish. She wished for more sunny days! :)

Me and my sweetie Chloe.
Goodbye Phipps! We will come back really soon!

Chloes' birthday presents

Chloe's princess cake

It's so nice to have a sister and brother who help me blow out my candle.

I get another smash cake! This time for Papa and Grandma Kilian to watch!

I could get used to two cakes all to myself within a week! :)

Papa helping me unwrap my new friend Violet. She is programmed with my name even. She says I love you Chloe! and she says many other things with my name too! :) I really like this toy!

Chloe with a beautiful name plaque painted by her Great Aunt Sara. It is so pretty! We love it Aunt Sara! We cannot wait to hang it up! Thank you so much!!!!!! :)

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Happy First Birthday Chloe Grace

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth
And if I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow
I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings
May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories
I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings
It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly
"Find your Wings" by Mark Harris
Happy Birthday to our sweet sweet Chloe Grace. We love you so much and you make our family complete sweet baby girl.